Accountant - Financial Planning Management Reporting, Finance at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant - Financial Planning Management Reporting, Finance

Job Identification: 2849
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Reports To: Manager - Financial Planning (Management Reporting)
Division: Finance

Mission

• To prepare, analyze, review, and report MTNN's financial and operational performance and contribute towards the development of accounting practices to ensure MTNN complies with the highest financial management principles and accuracy of financial records.

Description

• Develop and manage financial management systems, policies, and procedure, making appropriate recommendations for modifications and improvements.
• Undertake financial evaluation and projection for identified MTN Foundation projects, ensuring accurate deduction of taxes and prompt rendering of returns.
• Interpret accounting/financial information to evaluate the financial performance of MTNN business operations.
• Liaise with MTNF project coordinators, bankers, and suppliers to ensure efficient processing and payment of transactions.
• Review accounting transactions in financial statements for compliance with IFRS.
• Monitor cross system integration between MTNN & MTNF IFS, Hyperion.
• Undertake financial evaluations and projections for identified projects.
• Assist with year-end audit and statutory and regulatory returns to ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with products/services review with the drafting of technical accounting opinions in accordance with IFRS.
• Engage relevant stakeholders, divisions, and Business Units for highlights of Key Performance Indicators and key observations noted.

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Accounting or other Finance related discipline.
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA).
• Fluent in English.

Experience:

• 3 - 7 years’ experience including:
  • Experience in mainstream financial reporting in a multinational organization.
  • Experience in handling IFRS issues at an internationally affiliated audit firm.
  • Experience in working with enterprise financial systems.
  • Experience in telecommunications industry is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
21st June, 2023.